Consideration Synonyms | Uses & Example Sentences

Consideration is a noun that means “careful thought.” It’s related to the verbconsider.”

Some synonyms for consideration are:

  • Deliberation
  • Examination
  • Review
  • Contemplation
  • Reflection
  • Rumination
  • Introspection
  • Debate
  • Scrutiny
  • Discussion

Synonyms for consideration

Some synonyms for consideration are stronger matches than others. For example, “deliberation” is a good direct replacement for consideration. However, “debate” adds the connotation of an external discussion instead of just careful thought.

QuillBot’s free Paraphraser can help you find the best synonym for consideration to fit your specific context.

Synonyms for consideration
Match Synonym Consideration example Synonym example
Strongest Deliberation After a long period of consideration, his legal counsel advised him to plead guilty. After a long period of deliberation, his legal counsel advised him to plead guilty.
Contemplation Focused consideration is a necessary skill of Buddhist monks. Focused contemplation is a necessary skill of Buddhist monks.
Rumination It took Sarah a whole afternoon of consideration before she realized what was right for her. It took Sarah a whole afternoon of rumination before she realized what was right for her.
Reflection After much consideration, she decided to move to a smaller city and not the capital. After much reflection, she decided to move to a smaller city and not the capital.
Strong Review Consideration of all criteria is of the utmost importance when marking these exams. Review of all criteria is of the utmost importance when marking these exams.
Examination It will take the judges much consideration to choose their favorite film from this year’s entries. It will take the judges much examination to choose their favorite film from this year’s entries.
Introspection Counselors can guide people through difficult consideration about their childhood. Counselors can guide people through difficult introspection about their childhood.
Weak Debate Consideration of the proposal lasted several days before a decision was made. Debate over the proposal lasted several days before a decision was made.
Scrutiny The board’s consideration of the new policy took several weeks. The board’s scrutiny of the new policy took several weeks.
Discussion This project will need a lot of consideration if it’s to be done well. This project will need a lot of discussion if it’s to be done well.
Note
Consideration can also mean “payment or reward,” although this definition is less common.

For this meaning, some synonyms for consideration are:

  • Fee
  • Premium
  • Compensation
  • Remuneration
  • Commission
  • Payback

Frequently asked questions about consideration synonyms

What’s a synonym for careful consideration?

Some synonyms for “careful consideration” are:

  • Thoughtful evaluation
  • Deliberate thought
  • Meticulous review
  • Thorough analysis
  • Close inspection
  • Detailed scrutiny
  • Mindful reflection

You could also choose a synonym for consideration and modify that noun with the adjective “careful.”

QuillBot’s free Paraphraser can also help you find other synonyms for phrases like this one.

What’s a synonym for take into consideration?

“Take into consideration” is a phrasal verb that means “to think about carefully.” It comes from the verb consider, which means the same thing.

Some synonyms for “take into consideration” are:

  • Take into account
  • Bear in mind
  • Weigh
  • Examine
  • Think about
  • Review
  • Study

Use QuillBot’s free Paraphraser to find more synonyms like these.

What’s a synonym for thank you for your consideration?

Some synonyms for “thank you for your consideration” are:

  • I appreciate your time and attention
  • Thank you for reviewing this
  • Thank you for considering this
  • I appreciate your thoughtfulness
  • Many thanks for your attention to this
  • I’m grateful for your careful review

You could also choose a synonym for consideration and then use it with “thanks for your.”

Or, use QuillBot’s free Paraphraser to find other words to express your intended meaning.

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Kate has a BS in journalism. She has taught English as a second language in Spain to students of all ages for a decade. She also has experience in content management and marketing.